Although the St. John Ambulance Association was started in Hong Kong in 1884
and inaugurated in 1900, it was in fact the Brigade in practice without
any clear distinction.

St. John is therefore one of the oldest Voluntary Agencies here, it has
been active for many years during which time the Order has served the
community and Government voluntarily by providing First Aid and Nursing
Services during times of peace, civil unrest and war.

The St. John Ambulance Association is responsible
for the instruction of members of the public in the principles and the
practice of First Aid, Nursing, Hygiene and other allied aubject, together
with the preparation, publication and the distribution of text books and
other training aids to facilitate such instruction. The Association also
organises examinations and issues certificate of proficiency to successful
candidates in these subjects. It charges only modest fees for courses and
examinations.

The St. John Ambulance Brigade is responsible
for the organisation, training and the equipment of men, women and young
persons to undertake, on a voluntary bassis, either as individuals or
organised groups, First Aid, Nursing and allied activites in public places,
places of employment or works, or elsewhere as occasions may require, for
the welfare of those in need.

THE BRIGADE'S FIRST-AID AND AMBULANCE SERVICE IS FREE OF CHARGE.

The Association and the Brigade are also responsible for teaching boys and
girls First Aid, Nursing and other subjects which will help towards their
becomming good, responsible and caring citizens of the community.

This is not an official HomePage of Hong Kong St. John Ambulance, just some
brief information about Hong Kong St. John Ambulance.
Written by Mr. Johnny K.L. AU-YEUNG (A member of The Hong Kong St. John Ambulance Brigade).
You are welcome to send your suggestion or comment by e-mail to
johnny@hkbu.edu.hk